Meta Stock Surges Amid Broad Market Rally Following Trump-Iran Peace Deal

Meta Platforms (META) stock jumped nearly 6% to $600.24 on Monday, buoyed by a broad market rally sparked by the announcement of a peace agreement between former President Donald Trump and Iran. The geopolitical development pushed crude oil prices lower, triggering a risk-on sentiment across equities. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 3.20%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.99%, lifting large-cap tech stocks across the board.

Despite the rally, Meta shares remain below their 20-day and 200-day moving averages, with a death cross pattern persisting since December 2025. Analysts anticipate Q2 2026 earnings of $7.18 per share on revenue of $60.19 billion, with results slated for release on July 29. The company's average revenue per user (ARPU) has grown at 29.6% annually over the past two years, while earnings per share (EPS) have compounded at 56% over three years.

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested Space Exploration Technologies Corp's (SPCX) market debut could accelerate capital raises for AI-focused firms like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon. The listing may also pressure AI startups like Anthropic to expedite IPO plans.